Downies Hut
About Downies Hut
Downies Hut is a Basic DOC hut in Nelson Lakes National Park, Nelson/Tasman, on the South Island. It has 4 bunks. Its facilities include heating, mattresses and non-flush toilets, 5 in all. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Waiau Hut, 12 km away.
Downies Hut in the Matakitaki Valley appears to be the second oldest wooden hut on DOC-managed land in the Nelson/Marlborough region.
Facilities
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Non-flush toilets
- Water from a stream
- Water supply
Fees
Free. DOC fees change with the season, and some huts must be booked ahead. KiwiCamping shows the current fee, how to book and what each hut offers.
Location
Nelson Lakes National Park, Nelson/Tasman, South Island
Nearby
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Questions about Downies Hut
Is Downies Hut free?
Yes. Downies Hut is listed as free. Conditions can change, so check the latest details in KiwiCamping before you go.
How many bunks does Downies Hut have?
Downies Hut has 4 bunks.
What facilities does Downies Hut have?
Heating, Mattresses, Non-flush toilets, Water from a stream and Water supply.
Read the DOC hut rules before you go.
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